This hour-long special draws attention to the unacknowledged challenges faced by family caregivers for people with dementia. The show explores the experience of ambiguous loss, where the person is both here and not here at the same time. It chronicles the absurdly difficult situations that caregivers can find themselves in, trying to negotiate with someone irrational who doesnt remember them and may refuse to cooperate. Through stories, we explore why caregivers have such high rates of isolation and depression, and we provide powerful ways to connect with someone who is no longer verbal. "Still Here" is hosted by psychiatrist Anne Hallward, MD, who offers a mental health perspective and practical solutions that give hope, reduce stress, and build community.

Dr. Anne Hallward

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Timing and Cues
Segmented Version
There's a music bed available for the floating break between the two segments, which comes at 30:53 in the hour.
Single File Version
There are 2 breaks included in this hour-long special (w/ music beds):
The 5-min News Hole after the billboard
A 1-min news break between the two segments, which comes at 30:53 in the hour.